The IGS Director's Office offers a full range of services tailored to the specific needs of investment fund management and governance.
As a Director of the Board of a Fund (in a S.A. or S.C.A.), the office provides in-depth regulatory expertise in the operation of investment funds. It also manages and oversees relationships with all delegates, while providing valuable insights through its participation in industry bodies.
As Director of a Management Board (in an S.à r.l.), the office provides the same regulatory expertise and oversight of delegate relationships, as well as strategic insights from its in-depth knowledge of industry bodies.
Governance Advisory is another key service of the office. It supports projects through critical stages such as the integration of new clients, funds or products. The office is also responsible for drafting supervisory frameworks, policies and procedures, while helping to create management information systems (MIS) and setting up committees with the possibility of providing an independent member.
The bureau's added value lies largely in the independence of its members, who provide impartial opinions, challenge established decisions and have their own professional network. This reduces conflicts of interest and ensures objective decision-making.
With many years' professional experience, the director of IGS has chaired various fund boards and committees, including those dedicated to valuation, distribution and swing. He also has recognised expertise in commercial, industrial and technical accounting, as well as in managerial management.
Supervision is another important aspect of the office's activities, and it is responsible for overseeing various departments, such as Valuation, Fund Accounting, Portfolio Management and Depobank.
Established in the Luxembourg financial centre since 2005, the office of the Director of IGS benefits from solid experience in renowned management companies such as Vontobel, BlackRock and Universal-Investment. An active member of the ALFI working group on portfolio management supervision, he also has solid international experience, having started his career in Dublin and worked for asset managers in various countries.
The office also stands out for its expertise in governance, having put in place libraries of policies and procedures, created various committees, and introduced integrated management systems (IMS) to ensure greater transparency. This rigour enhances the quality of the services offered and ensures that investment funds are managed efficiently and transparently.
